Celebrating Canadian artists producing music – the Polaris Music Prize has just announced this years long list of nominees!

The Polaris Music Prize annually rewards artists producing Canadian music. The lists of nominees are created by jury members, who are experts in the field. The short list will be announced July 13, followed by the final Gala on September 18.

Here’s the list of BC nominees:

Anciients - Voice of the VoidLouise Burns - Young MopesJapandroids - Near To The Wild Heart Of LifeCarly Rae Jepsen - E.MO.TION Side BThe New Pornographers - Whiteout Conditions